[ES_JOBS_NET] Two postdoc positions in Canada (positions are open for start in September 2021 and immediately, respectively)

[Haley alcock]

We are looking for two highly motivated individuals to fill two postdoc
positions (Université de Montréal [UdeM] and Université du Québec à
Trois-Rivières). Working as part of a larger team including university and
government scientists (e.g., Environment and Climate Change Canada [ECCC]),
the two individuals will work on different aspects of a recently funded
three-year project aiming to enhance the process-based simulation of boreal
forest plant hydraulic functioning in a terrestrial ecosystem model with
the use of remotely sensed passive microwave vegetation optical depth. The
two postdoctoral positions are available for three years ($45,000 CAD/year
plus benefits).

Postdoc_1: Passive microwave remote sensing. Based at UQTR and
co-supervised by Drs. Alexandre Roy/UQTR and Oliver Sonnentag/UdeM,
Postdoc_1 will develop tree hydraulic trait and soil moisture data products
based on remotely sensed passive microwave information (e.g., vegetation
optical depth) for use in terrestrial ecosystem model development and
refinement.

Postdoc_2: Terrestrial ecosystem model development. Based at UdeM and
co-supervised by Drs. Joe Melton/ECCC and Oliver Sonnentag with input from
the entire team, Postdoc_2 will lead model development efforts towards
increasing the tree hydraulics realism in the Canadian Land Surface Scheme
including Biogeochemical Cycles (CLASSIC):

https://cccma.gitlab.io/classic_pages/

Ideal applicants for these positions should have a strong background in
data analysis and scientific programming obtained through a doctoral degree
in ecology, biogeosciences, environmental sciences, satellite remote
sensing, earth system science, etc. The motivation to contribute to
interdisciplinary research is essential.

Please email questions regarding the positions and application packages
consisting of cover letter, curriculum vitae, an English writing sample
(ideally a publication), copies of academic credentials, and names and
contact information of at least two referees to:

joe.melton *at* canada.ca (Postdoc)
alexandre.roy *at* uqtr.ca
oliver.sonnentag *at* umontreal.ca

The review of applications will commence immediately until the positions
are filled
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